Macbook Install cd on Powermac g4?

[vinnyqua]

I like to install osx leopard on my powermac g4, my g4 is supported. and i have a macbook install cd leopard and tried to install it but when the installer comes up it said the software cannot be installed on this computer??? any ideas.
thanx,
vinny

 

[eric2006]

If you have an install CD from a MacBook, it may be failing because the MacBook runs the Intel version of Leopard and the PowerMac runs the PPC version. In any case, you need another copy of Leopard to install on your PowerMac, because the copy of Leopard that came with your MacBook is licensed for only one computer.

 

[art.sibu]

I like to install osx leopard on my powermac g4, my g4 is supported. and i have a macbook install cd leopard and tried to install it but when the installer comes up it said the software cannot be installed on this computer??? any ideas.
thanx,
vinny

Yeah it's true, but not because the Macbook's Leopard DVD is made for Intel/PPC version; the Leopard DVD will not install on your G4 because the DVD itself is **SPECIFIC** to the Macbook that it comes with. Another thing is the bundled Leopard DVD contains iLife and iWork, so of course Apple will not allow the non-buyers to simply copy off the DMGs from the DVD.

My advice is to get the retail one (around $129) or go for the family pack (for 5 Macs) - definitely saves you the money and time.

Cheers.